Dark Blue

#2F0ED8

General Information about #2F0ED8

The hexadecimal color #2F0ED8, also known as Dark Blue, is a deep and saturated shade of blue. It belongs to the blue color family and possesses a distinct visual presence. In the RGB color model, #2F0ED8 is composed of 18.43% red, 5.49% green, and 84.71% blue. Its high blue component gives it its characteristic deep blue hue. In the CMYK color model, which is commonly used for printing, it consists of 78% cyan, 94% magenta, 0% yellow, and 15% black. This indicates that the color is produced using a significant amount of cyan and magenta inks. The color's darkness results in a relatively low luminance value, which affects its suitability for various applications, especially where readability and contrast are critical considerations. This color can be used to evoke a range of emotions, from tranquility and serenity to mystery and sophistication.

The color #2F0ED8, a deep shade of blue, presents several accessibility considerations, particularly in web design. Its low luminance necessitates careful pairing with contrasting colors to ensure readability. White text on a #2F0ED8 background generally provides good contrast, meeting WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for normal text. However, smaller text or less bold fonts might require a lighter background shade to achieve sufficient contrast. Conversely, using #2F0ED8 for text on a white background is typically not recommended due to the low contrast ratio. When employing this color, always verify contrast ratios using accessibility tools to meet WCAG AA or AAA compliance. Also, consider users with color vision deficiencies; ensure that crucial information is not conveyed solely through color. Providing redundant cues, such as text labels or icons, will make content accessible to a broader audience. The darkness of this color makes it suitable for large headings or background elements where the contrast with lighter elements is significant. Using this color for interactive elements should be done with caution. Sufficient visual cues like outlines and spacing need to be applied.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
47 14 216
RGB47 14 216
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
249.8deg 87.83% 45.1%
249.887.8345.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
249.8deg 5.49% 15.29%
249.85.4915.29HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2F0ED8
rgb47 14 216
hsl249.8deg 87.83% 45.1%
cmyk78.24% 93.52% 0% 15.29%
hwb249.8deg 5.49% 15.29%
xyz-d650.14 0.06 0.65
oklch0.42 0.263 272.02
oklab0.42 0.01 -0.26
CMYK
78.24% 93.52% 0% 15.29%
78.2493.52015.29CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.14 0.06 0.65
0.140.060.65XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.42 0.263 272.02
0.420.263272.02LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.42 0.01 -0.26
0.420.01-0.26LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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Applications

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